here i go!

It's nice to be able to access the internet in an airport (Toronto Pearson). I don't know why the US airports don't have free wifi like those in Canada and Hong Kong - and I assume most other countries as well. I'm sitting here waiting to board my plane; it's right outside the window - and it's big(I found this particular image on the interweb - but it is the same plane)

Getting up before 4AM has its advantages - namely a serious lack of traffic and the opportunity to watch the most incredible sunrise from below, through, and above the clouds - oh and there is no one else up that early, so the flight was nice and roomy. Thanks to everyone for all the well-wishing - I appreciate it.

After the first leg of the trip, I am already a big fan of Air Canada, the flight was short, smooth, quiet and the staff were very polite. the plane seemed very fresh and technologically advanced. There were individual monitors in each seatback with menus and on-demand content, but the content couldn't be accessed - probably because the flight was so short. I hope the content is accessible on the longer leg.

There will be more news from Hong Kong when I get settled into my "place".